The database is therefore of use to historians, genealogists,
linguists, archaeologists and philologists. It is hoped its use will
lead to identification and distribution of archaeolgical sites and
historic buildings, will enable analysis of place-names as an indicator
of early settlement, landholding and agricultural practices, will refine
more precisely descriptive words and word-elements given by early
settlers to topgraphical features, enable family historians to trace
back owners and occupiers of land.

Volunteers (local societies, groups or individuals) are encouraged
to record their parish to be added to the database. To ensure
county-wide uniformity of recording, template forms (on paper or disc)
are issued to Recorders by the Central Coordinating Committee (c/o Essex
Record Office, Essex Place-names Project, Wharf Road, Chelmsford CM2
6YT). Full Guidelines, Help and Training Days are provided. Potential
Volunteer Recorders are invited to inquire by letter to the ERO or via
the Feedback Menu on this website which will be read by the Central Coordinating
Committee periodically.

Parish Place-name booklets which contain in hard copy field- and other place-
and personal names with additional information are available for purchase from
the Essex Record Office book counter tel. 01245-244644

The Essex Place-names Project has been supported by Council for British Archaeology,
Essex County Council, Essex Heritage Trust, Essex Society for Archaeology & History, 'Awards for All: Lottery Grants for Local Groups'
and Friends of Historic Essex